Economics
New Jersey Electric Bills Remain Stable This Summer
Customers to see additional bill credits as state touts affordability push
NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebate Checks Starting February 9
Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners can check status and contact state if payment is missing.
NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebates to Eligible Homeowners
Checks for qualifying seniors and disabled residents begin arriving on February 9, 2026.
Health
NJ Lawmakers Discuss Phone Surcharge to Support Mental Health Hotline
Senate committee backs 40¢ monthly fee to fund 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New Jersey Advocates Push Back on Proposed Regulations Threatening Recovery Housing
Proposed legislation could limit sober living options and access to peer-led recovery homes in the state.
Capital Health Settles $4.5M Lawsuit Over 2023 Data Breach
The healthcare provider agreed to the settlement with no admission of liability.
Crime
Crimes Reported in Lower Makefield Township
Incidents include assault, car theft, identity theft, and retail theft
Trenton Man Arrested After Hostage Situation
Police say Anthony Parker, 47, barricaded himself inside a home and held a woman hostage at knifepoint.
Trenton Man Held Woman Hostage at Knifepoint for Hours, Police Say
Anthony Parker barricaded himself in a bedroom with a woman and threatened her with a knife, authorities said.
Sports
Trenton High wins CVC Boys Basketball Tournament
Trenton High defeats Notre Dame 83-48 to capture the championship title.
CVC Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals Set
Robbinsville and Notre Dame look to pull off upsets against top seeds
Montclair State Men's Basketball Star Hits Clutch Shots
Trenton native Kabrien 'Kabe' Goss leads No. 1 Montclair State with his high-scoring and game-winning plays.
Lifestyle
Trenton Soup Kitchen Faces Criticism Over Winter Closures
TASK shutters during snowstorms, leaving vulnerable residents without access to food and shelter.
Baton Rouge Ranked 4th Worst State Capital to Live In
WalletHub study finds Louisiana's capital city struggles with poverty, crime, and health
College Campuses Need More Ideological Diversity, Not Less
Conservatives should not avoid higher education due to perceived liberal bias among faculty.
